Patents by Inventor Hyoung Dong KIM

Hyoung Dong KIM has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20250249768
    Abstract: A charging control device of an electric vehicle can include a charge sequence port to which a charging sequence signal is input, a first controller configured to periodically operate in a wake-up state and a sleep state, and to output a wake-up signal when the charging sequence signal is input in the wake-up state, a second controller configured to operate in a wake-up state when the wake-up signal is output during maintaining of a sleep state, and a signal provider disposed between the first controller and the second controller. Also, the signal provider is configured to provide the charging sequence signal to both of the first controller and the second controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2025
    Publication date: August 7, 2025
    Applicant: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hyoung Dong KIM
  • Patent number: 12296700
    Abstract: A charging control device of an electric vehicle can include a charge sequence port to which a charging sequence signal is input; a first controller configured to periodically operate in a wake-up state and a sleep state, and to output a wake-up signal when the charging sequence signal is input in the wake-up state; a second controller configured to operate in a wake-up state when the wake-up signal is output during maintaining of a sleep state; a first power supply configured to supply a first driving voltage to the first controller; and a second power supply disposed configured to supply a second driving voltage to the second controller when the wake-up signal is generated. Also, the second controller is configured to control a charging operation of the electric vehicle in the wake-up state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Assignee: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hyoung Dong Kim
  • Publication number: 20250042287
    Abstract: A charging control device mounted inside an electric vehicle, the charging control device including a communication channel configured to be connected with an EVSE (electric vehicle supply equipment), a controller configured to be connected with the communication channel, and an internal power protection unit connected with a battery of the electric vehicle, wherein the communication channel is based on a protocol of supporting a power line communication (PLC) or a controller area network (CAN), wherein the controller includes a task unit, the task unit operating based on a charging mode of a charging standard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Applicant: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kwang Seob SHIN, Do Hyeong KIM, Hyoung Dong KIM, Myoung Kyu RHEE, Myung Keun LIM, Soo Bum CHO, Jeong Jae JO, Yong Hyun HAN
  • Publication number: 20240391351
    Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for detecting malfunction, the apparatus detecting malfunction of a display device for displaying a charging state of a vehicle battery according to a control signal. The apparatus for detecting malfunction according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: an interrupt generation unit for generating an interrupt signal if the control signal satisfies a preset event; a voltage detection unit for detecting a voltage value of the control signal by converting an analog value of the control signal into a digital value; and a determination unit for detecting at least one among whether or not the display device has malfunction and a malfunction type on the basis of at least one among whether or not the display device operates, whether or not the interrupt signal is generated, and the voltage value of the control signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventor: Hyoung Dong KIM
  • Patent number: 12151578
    Abstract: A device for charging an electric vehicle includes a charging inlet for receiving charging information and power from electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE); a control module for determining a charging mode on the basis of the charging information, and outputting a control signal according to the determined charging mode; and a charging unit for charging a battery of the electric vehicle according to the control signal from the control module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignee: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kwang Seob Shin, Do Hyeong Kim, Hyoung Dong Kim, Myoung Kyu Rhee, Myung Keun Lim, Soo Bum Cho, Jeong Jae Jo, Yong Hyun Han
  • Patent number: 12077063
    Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for detecting malfunction, the apparatus detecting malfunction of a display device for displaying a charging state of a vehicle battery according to a control signal. The apparatus for detecting malfunction according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: an interrupt generation unit for generating an interrupt signal if the control signal satisfies a preset event; a voltage detection unit for detecting a voltage value of the control signal by converting an analog value of the control signal into a digital value; and a determination unit for detecting at least one among whether or not the display device has malfunction and a malfunction type on the basis of at least one among whether or not the display device operates, whether or not the interrupt signal is generated, and the voltage value of the control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hyoung Dong Kim
  • Publication number: 20240001784
    Abstract: A charging control device of an electric vehicle can include a charge sequence port to which a charging sequence signal is input; a first controller configured to periodically operate in a wake-up state and a sleep state, and to output a wake-up signal when the charging sequence signal is input in the wake-up state; a second controller configured to operate in a wake-up state when the wake-up signal is output during maintaining of a sleep state; a first power supply configured to supply a first driving voltage to the first controller; and a second power supply disposed configured to supply a second driving voltage to the second controller when the wake-up signal is generated. Also, the second controller is configured to control a charging operation of the electric vehicle in the wake-up state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Applicant: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hyoung Dong KIM
  • Patent number: 11787301
    Abstract: The embodiment relates to a charging control device for an electric vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hyoung Dong Kim
  • Publication number: 20230256854
    Abstract: A device for charging an electric vehicle includes a charging inlet for receiving charging information and power from electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE); a control module for determining a charging mode on the basis of the charging information, and outputting a control signal according to the determined charging mode; and a charging unit for charging a battery of the electric vehicle according to the control signal from the control module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Applicant: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kwang Seob SHIN, Do Hyeong KIM, Hyoung Dong KIM, Myoung Kyu RHEE, Myung Keun LIM, Soo Bum CHO, Jeong Jae JO, Yong Hyun HAN
  • Patent number: 11667207
    Abstract: A device for charging an electric vehicle includes a charging inlet for receiving charging information and power from electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE); a control module for determining a charging mode on the basis of the charging information, and outputting a control signal according to the determined charging mode; and a charging unit for charging a battery of the electric vehicle according to the control signal from the control module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kwang Seob Shin, Do Hyeong Kim, Hyoung Dong Kim, Myoung Kyu Rhee, Myung Keun Lim, Soo Bum Cho, Jeong Jae Jo, Yong Hyun Han
  • Publication number: 20220371460
    Abstract: The embodiment relates to a charging control device for an electric vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Applicant: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hyoung Dong KIM
  • Patent number: 11440422
    Abstract: The embodiment relates to a charging control device for an electric vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hyoung Dong Kim
  • Publication number: 20220080849
    Abstract: A device for charging an electric vehicle includes a charging inlet for receiving charging information and power from electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE); a control module for determining a charging mode on the basis of the charging information, and outputting a control signal according to the determined charging mode; and a charging unit for charging a battery of the electric vehicle according to the control signal from the control module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kwang Seob SHIN, Do Hyeong KIM, Hyoung Dong KIM, Myoung Kyu RHEE, Myung Keun LIM, Soo Bum CHO, Jeong Jae JO, Yong Hyun HAN
  • Publication number: 20220024344
    Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for detecting malfunction, the apparatus detecting malfunction of a display device for displaying a charging state of a vehicle battery according to a control signal. The apparatus for detecting malfunction according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: an interrupt generation unit for generating an interrupt signal if the control signal satisfies a preset event; a voltage detection unit for detecting a voltage value of the control signal by converting an analog value of the control signal into a digital value; and a determination unit for detecting at least one among whether or not the display device has malfunction and a malfunction type on the basis of at least one among whether or not the display device operates, whether or not the interrupt signal is generated, and the voltage value of the control signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventor: Hyoung Dong KIM
  • Patent number: 11198374
    Abstract: A device for charging an electric vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a charging inlet for receiving charging information and power from electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE); a control module for determining a charging mode on the basis of the charging information, and outputting a control signal according to the determined charging mode; and a charging unit for charging a battery of the electric vehicle according to the control signal from the control module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kwang Seob Shin, Do Hyeong Kim, Hyoung Dong Kim, Myoung Kyu Rhee, Myung Keun Lim, Soo Bum Cho, Jeong Jae Jo, Yong Hyun Han
  • Patent number: 11192457
    Abstract: A charging control device for charging an electric vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a first switch unit for receiving a first control signal from the outside; a first control unit for receiving the first control signal through the first switch unit; a second switch unit for receiving a second control signal from the outside; a second control unit which is woken up by the first control unit and receives the second control signal through the second switch unit; and a motor control unit which is controlled by the second control unit and controls driving of a motor for a charging flap, wherein the second control unit disables the first switch and enables the second switch when the second control unit is woken up by the first control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hyoung Dong Kim
  • Publication number: 20210053453
    Abstract: The embodiment relates to a charging control device for an electric vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Applicant: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hyoung Dong KIM
  • Publication number: 20200198478
    Abstract: A device for charging an electric vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a charging inlet for receiving charging information and power from electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE); a control module for determining a charging mode on the basis of the charging information, and outputting a control signal according to the determined charging mode; and a charging unit for charging a battery of the electric vehicle according to the control signal from the control module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kwang Seob SHIN, Do Hyeong KIM, Hyoung Dong KIM, Myoung Kyu RHEE, Myung Keun LIM, Soo Bum CHO, Jeong Jae JO, Yong Hyun HAN
  • Patent number: 10611255
    Abstract: A device for charging an electric vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a charging inlet for receiving charging information and power from electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE); a control module for determining a charging mode on the basis of the charging information, and outputting a control signal according to the determined charging mode; and a charging unit for charging a battery of the electric vehicle according to the control signal from the control module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kwang Seob Shin, Do Hyeong Kim, Hyoung Dong Kim, Myoung Kyu Rhee, Myung Keun Lim, Soo Bum Cho, Jeong Jae Jo, Yong Hyun Han
  • Publication number: 20200009981
    Abstract: A charging control device for charging an electric vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a first switch unit for receiving a first control signal from the outside; a first control unit for receiving the first control signal through the first switch unit; a second switch unit for receiving a second control signal from the outside; a second control unit which is woken up by the first control unit and receives the second control signal through the second switch unit; and a motor control unit which is controlled by the second control unit and controls driving of a motor for a charging flap, wherein the second control unit disables the first switch and enables the second switch when the second control unit is woken up by the first control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventor: Hyoung Dong KIM